Sports & The Outdoors
Leagues, camps and more form throughout the summer months, giving those young and young-at-heart a chance to compete. For many of these camps and leagues, local high school coaches and athletic directors are the best source of information for high school athletes looking to further their skills in the offseason.
BASKETBALL By Keith Lobdell
Throughout the North Country, many high school hoopsters find their way onto the court through summer programs, leagues and camps. Basketball camps are set up throughout the region with several programs happening throughout the summer months. The
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Camp takes place July 15-19 for boys going in third through 12th grade, while the girls camp is July 22-26. There will be two all-star games each Friday of camp prior to the awards ceremony versus Team Canada in the U-15 and U-17 categories. Featured presenters will include Tom Curle, men’s basketball coach at SUNY Plattsburgh; John Konowitz; Tom Spanbauer, men’s basketball coach at SUNY Cortland; Charlie Mason, coach at New England College; Kevin Daugherty; Cheryl Cole, women’s coach at SUNY Plattsburgh; Jerrad Dumont, North Country Community College women’s basketball coach; Matt Berry; John Kmack; along with Hal and Brittany Cohen. Signup is through the Plattsburgh City Recreation website under leagues and programs, or by calling 518-324-7709. AAU programs also are set up over the spring and summer months, allowing players to continue to work on their game Published by Sun Community News & Printing
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While high school sports dominate the fall, winter and spring, the summer months are the time for students and those seeking a sports thrill to get involved in the game.